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2000 Peterbilt 387 recall: unknown or other

Paccar, Incorporated reported this safety recall on June 7, 2000. It covers about 111 vehicles.

vehicles affected
111
reported
Jun 7, 2000
owners notified
Jul 10, 2000

Unknown or other

What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steer axle mudflaps and/or mudflap stiffeners can rub a hole in the forward surface of the undercab fuel tank, causing a hole in the fuel tank.
Risk
This can result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will provide replacement mudflap assemblies smaller than the original assemblies to owners and the fuel tank will be checked for abrasion and replaced if damaged.

Recall number 00V161000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 00V161000

Is there a recall on the 2000 Peterbilt 387 unknown or other?

Yes. Recall 00V161000, reported on June 7, 2000, covers about 111 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V161000?

Dealers will provide replacement mudflap assemblies smaller than the original assemblies to owners and the fuel tank will be checked for abrasion and replaced if damaged.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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